This document discusses the stages of change model for behavior change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse. It provides guidance on motivational interviewing techniques for eliciting change talk from clients and moving them through the stages of change. Key techniques mentioned include expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, supporting self-efficacy, asking open-ended questions, using importance rulers, exploring decisions and goals. The goal is to help clients understand how their current behaviors conflict with their values and develop a plan to make positive changes.